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Best Criminal Justice and Corrections Schools in California
Top Criminal Justice and Corrections programs in California ranked by national standing and graduate earnings -- updated 2026.
Programs listed: 20
Avg major earnings: $55,136
Top Criminal Justice and Corrections Programs in California
Nationally ranked schools appear first. Earnings reflect graduates of this specific major.
| # | School | 4yr Earnings |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | San Diego State University #123 national | $49,823 |
| 2 | California State University-Long Beach #125 national | $51,201 |
| 3 | Azusa Pacific University #324 national | N/A |
| 4 | California Lutheran University #333 national | $54,280 |
| 5 | Point Loma Nazarene University #345 national | N/A |
| 6 | California State University-Fullerton #354 national | $49,198 |
| 7 | California State University-Chico #378 national | $50,506 |
| 8 | California State University-Stanislaus #422 national | $51,658 |
| 9 | California State University-Sacramento #444 national | $56,016 |
| 10 | Sonoma State University #464 national | $58,007 |
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Excludes for-profit institutions.
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